Category Archives: Slander

Whether or not petitioner’s act of poking a dirty finger at complainant constitutes grave slander by deed.

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Erineus

The next issue that faces this Court is whether or not petitioner’s act of poking a dirty finger at complainant constitutes grave slander by deed. Following the same principle as enunciated in our foregoing discussion of the first issue, we … Continue reading →

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Is pointing a dirty finger at complainant constitutes simple slander by deed?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Erineus

Article 359 of the Revised Penal Code provides: Art. 359. Slander by deed. – The penalty of arresto mayor in its maximum period to prision correccional in its minimum period or a fine ranging from 200 to 1,000 pesos shall … Continue reading →

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